Darkness at Noon
An exhibition by Charles Balzan, Gabriel Buttigieg & Paul Scerri
The Splendid, 6 February - 24 February 2021
Darkness at the moment of noon recurs as a metaphor throughout history and literature as a symbol for the uncanny moment of fear. Engaging with this concept each artist developed a series of works which explore the primordial roots of our humanity through the lens of the uncanny. Reminding us of our hidden architecture - rooted in nature, history and the architecture of survival - their work challenges our perception of what it means to be civilised. In the uncanny eclipse of Darkness at Noon the relationships we cherish and the certainties which we hold to be true are designated as symbols of the subterranean forces that shape the unfolding of our lives
Darkness at Noon, full catalogue
Curation and text Gabriel Zammit and Joe Philippe Abela; Catalogue essays Clive Zammit and Giulia Privitelli; Project management Gabriel Zammit and Joe Philippe Abela; Graphic design Siobhan Vassallo; Special thanks Caroline Curmi, Sue Ferrito, Jason Masini, Adrian Mamo, Jonathan Polidano, Kristina Polidano, Clemens Schulenburg, Francesca Vella, Nikki Young, Benjie Zammit, Lara Zammit, Maria Zammit, Michael Zammit
Funded by Arts Council Malta Project Support Grant
Supported by Studio 7, The Splendid, ILab Photo
Press and content Gabriel Buttigieg feature; Charles Balzan feature; Paul Scerri feature; Gabriel Zammit and Joe Philippe Abela feature; Maltarti feature; Darkness at Noon: A collective exhibition; Darkness at Noon, THINK article; Darkness at Noon Design; Interview with Ramona Depares; Bizilla Article; Exhibition review: Darkness at Noon; 5 Current Exhibitions You Need to Visit Right Now; Upcoming Exhibition Darkness at Noon, three artists explore primordial roots of humanity; Uncannily Out of Darkness; Three Maltese Artists Explore The Uncanny Grips Of Consciousness In This Multi-Media Exhibition; Darkness at Noon, The Malta Independent; Darkness at Noon exhibition explores primordial roots of our humanity